A crown caps a damaged tooth to hold it together and restore how it works. Dr. Brittany Pierpont provides crowns at Pier Dental for Broadwater patients with cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth.
We use porcelain, ceramic or metal, depending on where the tooth sits and how hard it works.
The two-visit process
At the first visit we numb the tooth, shape it and record a digital impression with our TRIOS scanner. A temporary crown stays on in the meantime.
The lasting crown is cemented at visit two.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Crown after root canal
A tooth that has had a root canal is more prone to cracking, so a crown usually follows. We map out the steps beforehand.
Nothing about the plan should surprise you.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Less tooth removed with an onlay
For damage that is real but limited, an onlay can protect the tooth with less trimming. Porcelain and composite are both used.
We prefer the repair that saves the most tooth.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Broadwater
Plenty has changed since, and a crown is a modest modern improvement.
Pier Dental is roughly 4.4 miles from Broadwater in a straight line, and we serve St. Petersburg patients regularly.
Call (727) 363-6169 if a tooth feels fragile. If it is hurting now, ask for a same-day emergency appointment.
